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Without future : the plight of Syrian Jewry

Of the 40,000 Jews who lived in Syria prior to 1948, some 4500 remain as virtual hostages, Friedman argues, in Syria's conflict with Israel. This book describes the experiences of this persecuted group, in the hope of persuading the Syrian government to allow Jewish residents to emigrate.Read more...

The myth of Islamic toleration; Arab-Jewish relations in the 20th century; a humanitarian gesture; the deal debating society; Sophie's choice; freedom to emigrate; the Bahats; Purim 1986; Abu Wujjah, father of pain; a death at the door; Damascus - the Haret El-Yahud; Qamishli; feminine destiny.

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Saul S. Friedman.

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"The tragedy of Syrian Jewry is conveniently, perhaps deliberately, forgotten by those who wrestle with the Arab-Israel issue. Saul Friedman's informative and moving account should prod their memories and their consciences."-Professor Howard M. Sachar George Washington UniversityRead more...